DHAKA, Jan 4, 2025 (BSS) - China has set its sights on attracting Bangladeshi 
travelers to its burgeoning medical tourism sector ranging from high-quality 
medical services to traditional Chinese medicine therapies. 

This was highlighted during the "Nihao! China"- China Medical Tourism 
Promotion Conference, held in the capital last week, marked a step forward in 
promoting China's medical tourism offerings and fostering closer ties between 
the two countries.

The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh and organised by the 
Bangladesh Belt and Road Chinese Language and Culture Center, drew over 200 
attendees. 

The initiative underscored the potential for collaboration between the two 
nations in medical tourism and cultural exchanges, said the Chinese Embassy 
here today.
 
During the conference, healthcare professionals and travel experts from both 
countries shared insights into the medical tourism experience in China. 

They outlined various travel packages, including health check-up tours, 
wellness retreats, and traditional Chinese medicine experiences available 
through entry points like Beijing, Guangzhou, and Kunming.

Officials noted that the timing aligns perfectly with the upcoming 50th 
anniversary of China-Bangladesh diplomatic relations in 2025, designated as 
the Year of People-to-People Exchanges.
 
Many attendees expressed enthusiasm for leveraging this milestone to enhance 
bilateral cooperation in economic and cultural spheres, with medical tourism 
as a key focus.

Participants included officials from Bangladesh's Ministry of Social Welfare 
and Directorate General of Health Services, along with representatives from 
travel agencies, airlines, hospitals, universities, media, and civil 
organisations from the both nations.